Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant & Munmun Dhamecha Bail Hearing Before Special NDPS Court-LIVE UPDATES

ASG - ...and Khan knew of the possession. Therefore as per the law, this would amount to conscious possession.

ASG provides a list of the chats.

ASG - The applicant No. 1 (Aryan) and A2 (Arbaaz) met at A1's residence and they know each other since 8-10 years.

The panchnama says that the contraband (6gms with Arbaaz) was for their consumption.

ASG adds that release of even one accused would hamper investigation.

ASG - The argument that nothing was found in my possession...

Desai - That is not my case, this is your case.

ASG - Let me argue.

ASG- In the WhatsApp chat there is a specific reference to bulk quantity.That can't be for ones own consumption!

There is a chat with a foreign national.If the chats are seen minutely then your honour will understand why we are saying further investigation is required.

ASG Anil Singh - We are contending that this is not a case where someone says I am just an invitee or a consumer.

We have applied section 29. That is a conspiracy, which means all are connected. There is communication of Arbaaz with peddlers.

ASG - It is not consumption by 1 or 2 persons but we are concerned with the entire chain.The argument is, "I was invited for the party", no more details.

ASG Anil Singh for NCB- This is a responsible agency in the country. Drug trafficking is a very serious concern in society. Day in and day out youngsters consume drugs at rave parties. It is affecting the nation.

Court - Will you finish by 5.30 pm.

ASG - Just give me two mins.

Maneshinde - there is a five day holiday ahead.

ASG - I will start today. There are many bail matters that are heard the next day. Everything doesn't have to be decided on the same day.

Adv Kashif - I have no 'connectivity' with anyone.

ASG - Shall I continue tomorrow?

Court - You continue now.

ASG - Till what time?

Adv Kashif - What they are trying to show is small quantities are equivalent to commercial quantities.